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Thunderstorm Wind in Twiggs County, Georgia

Thunderstorm Wind August 8, 2023 · Twiggs County, Georgia

70 mph

Estimated gust (61 kt)

$25K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Emergency manager reported over 20 trees and some power lines down on Albert Jenkins Rd to the south of GA Hwy 129.

The wider storm

A shortwave out of Texas moved across the Southeast along a stationary front centered on Central GA. Thunderstorms ahead of and along the line developed severe winds and large hail.

Began near Tarversville (32.5134, -83.4519).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1134849. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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